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Port Saint Joe, FL

PORT ST JOE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf County residents no longer have to drive to another county for dialysis treatment. Thursday the Fresenius Kidney Care facility cut the ribbon on its new Port St. Joe facility. “It’s a heartfelt day for the city and the community, we have brought back...

Port St. Joe gets a new dialysis center

Lynn Haven, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This Red Healer named Kylie could make the perfect addition to your home. At only two years old, she has a lot of love to give, energy to play, but also cuddles to give. To take Kylie home before someone else snatches her up, visit...

Adopt a pet at the Lynn Haven Animal Shelter

Panama City Beach, FL

Mental Health Training with South Walton Fire Dept. It's not always easy to relate to something you've never been through. That's why members of one mental health program are getting their hands dirty alongside first responders. Oscar Patterson Resources for Parents. Updated: 3 hours ago. A local school held an...

CRA Project Updates

Florida State

New Study Showing Florida as The Best State for Small Business Owners. Starting a small business is a big job. But, if you’re looking to become a business owner, a new study says Florida is the place to do it. House engulfed in flames in Panama City Beach. Updated:...

This week’s 850Strong Student of the Week is Owen Poloronis

Construction on the west end in Panama City Beach can be a headache to drive through. But city officials say it's all to make safety improvements in the area. A local school held an event to provide families access to important resources. Gayle's Trails Expansion. Updated: 3 hours ago. After...

Mental Health Training with South Walton Fire Dept.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -After years of waiting, Gayle’s Trails in Panama City Beach will be expanding. That is thanks to the PCB Council members accepting another grant for the project Thursday. The grant money is coming from the Florida Department of Transportation’s Suntrail Grant program. In...

PCB Council Members accept grant for Gayle’s Trails expansion

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Several CRA projects are underway in Panama City Beach, but some have yet to make it off the drawing board. Right now, Community Redevelopment Agency officials say there is no set timeline for when their list of improvements will be complete. But they do tell...

Community Redevelopment Agency continues projects in PCB

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Firefighters responded to structure fire that was quickly engulfed in flames on Anne Ave in Panama City Beach Tuesday. Officials say the house was believed to be vacant. A nearby trailer caught fire as well, but there were no reported injuries. More than 20 first...

House engulfed in flames in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s not hard to see the heavy presence of law enforcement around Panama City Beach. Residents expect it this time of year when spring breakers descend on our area. “So, we have kind of teamed up with Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Panama...

Florida Highway Patrol focuses on traffic arrests during spring break

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start in our skies once again with sunshine on the way for the start of the day. However, some low clouds are increasing from the southeast. This low cloud deck will erode away into the afternoon for all if you happen to see it for a few hours this morning.

Skies turn mostly sunny with spring feels today

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Panama City Beach Council members met on Thursday, and discussed the first reading of the amended Aviation Ordinance. Some of the changes to the existing ordinance include the use of drones. Council members tell NewsChannel 7 they have been receiving complaints from residents about their neighbors flying drones over their homes and backyards.

PCB making changes to Aviation Ordinance to include drones

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A 20-thousand-dollar grant from the Florida Department of Transportation is helping pay overtime for law enforcement. Police say this will help a lot during times when drunk drivers are most likely to be on the streets, like on weekends. The D-O-T provided the grant to...

Panama City Police cracking down on drunk drivers

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Thursday!. Spring is certainly here with above-average warmth throughout the Panhandle Thursday Afternoon. With the warmth has also come humidity, aided by south flow throughout the area. For tonight, watch for that humid air to foster the development of widespread fog throughout the Panhandle. For now, a dense fog advisory is not in effect, but that fog will linger into the morning hours on Friday with possible implications for your morning commute. Low temperatures will stay mild, with most communities falling to the lower 60s.

Thursday Evening Forecast

Bay County, FL

Callaway, FL

CALLAWAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents. On Thursday, Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about an incident on Colonial Drive in the Callaway area. Deputies say when they arrived, two victims were found with stab wounds...

Stabbing in Callaway, suspect arrested

Washington State

Walton County, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Walton County man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and running from deputies. On Thursday, Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen dark-colored Dodge Ram from Bay County. Officials say the description of the car matched a vehicle observed...

Vehicle pursuit ends in crash and arrest

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday morning everyone. Once again, we’re waking up with fog and low clouds but nothing to worry about on radar. Just like yesterday, we’ll see the fog or clouds lift out through 9am. And with a little added moisture to the Panhandle skies today, we’ll see some clouds linger with sunshine into the afternoon.

Another beauty today but rain chances return this weekend

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -After just one season leading the MarlinsT J Jackson is out as Arnold’s head coach. Kind of strange how this information was released. Thursday afternoon, A.D. Rick Green sent us a text reading Coach Woolf, the girls head coach would be guiding both programs through the spring, and “a decision regarding the head coaching positions for both the girls and boys teams will be determined at a later time.” I texted back to coach Green asking what that meant, he replied “coach Jackson will not be coaching at Arnold.” I reached out to coach Jackson, and he told me he was shocked by the news, claimed he had not been informed by Green he was out. He says it sounded to him like “he wasn’t the right fit for the program, and they couldn’t tell him face to face.” Jackson, a short time later, added he did appreciate Arnold Principal Britt Smith and coach Green giving him an opportunity, and he’ll simply move on. Later in the day Principal Smith texted us “Before Spring Break, I met with Coach Jackson and was the one who told him that I would not be renewing his supplement to be the head coach for Boys Basketball at Arnold. When I spoke with Coach Jackson this afternoon he told me that he was asked if Coach Green had informed him of this decision and he stated no he had not spoken to Coach Green. I did not want anyone to think we were not communicating with our coaches.”

Arnold not renewing contract of boys hoops coach TJ Jackson

Pensacola, FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Two DeFuniak Springs men were sentenced to federal prison after they were found guilty of drug trafficking. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Kenneth, 62, and Kadeem Ingram, 32, took monthly trips to South Florida to receive large amounts of cocaine, where it was then distributed by Kadeem and another individual.

Two men sentenced for trafficking cocaine

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The Pilot Club of Panama Center presents the 12th Annual Pancake Festival

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Pilot Club of Panama City is inviting you to a morning full of food, fun and fellowship as they...

The Pilot Club of Panama Center presents the 12th Annual Pancake Festival

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